BMW 7-Series MOT Results
Registered in 201586.9% pass rate
from 777 tests in 2020
(30% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.
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4.6% fail on
Tyres
(8.1% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 2015 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Brakes
(29% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
(69% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Service brake performance
(47% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Rbt
(46% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Rbt
(46% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.13% fail on
Rbt
- 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.13% fail on
Rbt
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(55% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(60% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Brake pads (60% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(60% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
(69% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Visibility
(60% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Washers (5.4% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Driver's view (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Wipers (92% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Suspension
(46% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(75% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
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0.13% fail on
Springs
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0.13% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.13% fail on Coil spring
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0.13% fail on
Coil springs
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0.13% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.13% fail on Suspension unit
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1.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(75% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(72% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Headlamp aim
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Headlamps
(72% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.13% fail on Stop lamp
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0.77% fail on
Headlamp aim
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Registration plates (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Road Wheels
(3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(8.5% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(4.4% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Spark ignition
(40% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.13% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.64% fail on
Spark ignition
(40% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(4.4% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Transmission
(4.0% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(2.8% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Joints (3.8% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(2.8% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Transmission
(4.0% better than other 2015 cars)
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BMW 7 Series (2009 - 2016)
High quality luxurious interior. Huge amounts of space in the back. Long wheelbase versions available. Efficient Dynamics means good economy and low CO2.